Author Archives: Marcia Stehouwer
Mastering 100-Day Challenges: My Journey
Have you ever heard of “100 Days of Hard”? Apparently, it was an incredibly intense exercise routine that you had to do for 100 days – without missing a day. And there are lots of them – especially on Minecraft. … Continue reading
Is JOY an Act of Resistance?
For years, I have been making cards proclaiming JOY! As in “Joy to the World”, the third Sunday of Advent…the shepherds. I guess it started with celebrating Advent at church…something I still practice. But, what does it mean, exactly? Especially … Continue reading
Wisdom Cries
Lexio Divina is a process of sitting with a passage, usually biblical, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s something I want to do with things I see on Facebook. Poetry that is shared with me. How it “works” My … Continue reading
Homestead Playbook: Week 1
I am privileged to receive an inheritance. I know not everyone gets one. But, I do. And the question is, “How do I use it to make my dreams come true? What do I want to be the end result? … Continue reading
You Should Read This, I Think
This book is recommended for twelve-year-olds and up. The white grandmother in me screams, “No..wait until they’re a little older, maybe sixteen or seventeen, Safiya’s age?” This is hard stuff. The reality is that Indigenous peoples, brown and black people, … Continue reading
Creative Ways to Cope with Sudden Loss of Income and Making Ends Meet
If my mom was still living and needing care, I would not be writing this post. Just so you know. But she isn’t. She’s probably singing her heart out like she used to. She’s happy. And I’m short on rent … Continue reading
Creating Art that Satisfies from Everyday Moments
I have spent so much time wanting to draw pictures like an artist. I have books. I have plans, I have ideas. Youtube videos galore….But I never believe I’m good at it. You know what’s funny about that? I have … Continue reading
Navigating Financial Challenges in Canada: A Community Approach
It’s no surprise, I guess, that money is in tight supply around here. Losing my mom also meant losing an added source of income. The books are no longer balancing. It’s not just me, though. This is true for about … Continue reading
Embracing Change: My Journey After Loss
I found this quote at Hearts and Minds, a site about ending poverty. The picture comes from a Facebook post. It’s been almost 2 months since my mom passed away. Loss of parents, loss of income, rent to pay …. … Continue reading
Finding Joy in Unpacking: A Personal Journey
I wish I could find the sidebar that let me make this text larger. There are little things that annoy me and this is one of them! I also wish I had a picture of the pile of crates I … Continue reading
A Journey of Ten Years 